About us
Founded to provide a safe, supportive space for women, 4Women Psychology focuses on understanding the unique experiences that shape women’s emotional health
At 4Women Psychology, we provide psychological services for women and young women (13+). Our psychologists for women share our commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based, and affirming care for women and girls at every stage of life. Our team is guided by the 4Women Pillars, Continuity of Care, Collaboration, Compassion, and Clinical Integrity, ensuring our clients feel supported, understood, and empowered.
We embrace a neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based approach, valuing each person’s individuality and lived experience. This means we recognise the unique ways our clients think, feel, and navigate the world. We walk alongside each client with respect, empathy, and unwavering support, helping women to navigate challenges, embrace theirs strengths, and thrive on their own terms.
We support women across all life stages. Learn more about our psychology services on the Gold Coast
Our Psychologists
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Nikki Bray
Director | Clinical Psychologist | Board Approved Supervisor
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Dr Aimee Maxwell
Clinical Psychologist | Board Approved Supervisor
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Tenneile Manenti
Psychologist
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Madeleine Armstrong
Psychologist
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Hazel Turner
Clinical Psychology Registrar
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Kimberley Strachan-Regan
Clinical Psychology Registrar
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Reetta Heikkilä
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Nikki Bray
Director & Clinical Psychologist
Academic Qualifications and Professional Registrations
Masters of Clinical Psychology - The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Honours - The University of Queensland
Registered Clinical Psychologist - (AHPRA)- PSY0002339944
Board Approved Supervisor- (AHPRA)
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Member of the Australian Institute of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)
Member of the Australasian Menopause Society
Medicare Provider Number: 6227956A
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor. I like to describe myself as an enthusiastic, compassionate and warm therapist. My values are empowerment, self-advocacy, and authenticity. I place great emphasis on developing meaningful relationships with clients to provide a safe space to empower clients to improve their wellbeing through evidence-based treatments.
I am a neurodiversity affirming clinician and take a strength and interests based approach with the aim to understand my client’s needs from their perspective and life experiences. I use a neurotype/identity model instead of medical/disorder model and I aim to understand and respect neurodivergent communication styles.
Outside of work, I love hanging out with my husband, daughter (human) and son (Pip the Cavoodle). I enjoy swimming, reading, napping, and eating good food. I can’t live without coffee and chocolate.
Areas of Interest:
Midlife changes- Focusing on the unique aspects of midlife changes and menopause for women's mental health e.g. perimenopausal depression and anxiety, stress and burnout, sleep and insomnia, increased alcohol use.
Emerging adulthood- Leaving home, financial independence, navigating autonomy, Navigating dating, intimacy, and sexuality, Academic demands, career uncertainty, or job instability, Ambiguity of adulthood (balancing student, worker, partner, or parenting).
Insomnia Difficulties falling asleep, frequent awakenings and hard to get back to sleep, early morning awakenings or difficulties getting out of bed, fatigue during the day, reduced mood or loss of interest, sleep related anxiety or frustration. (Using CBTi)
Supporting neurodivergent individuals- Adjustment to diagnosis, autistic burnout management, sensory needs management, communication preferences and styles, executive function, self-advocacy skills, co-morbid depression, anxiety and health conditions (e.g. Hypermobility spectrum disorders/Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic pain)
Anxiety -Social anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic attacks, phobias.
Mood disorders
OCD
Stress and burnout management
Chronic pain and or health concerns
Emotion regulation and distress tolerance
Self-esteem
Perfectionism
Nikki sees adults (18+) clients only
dr aimee maxwell
Clinical Psychologist | Board Approved Supervisor
Academic Qualifications and Professional Registrations
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)- Griffith University
PhD in Clinical Psychology (Griffith University)
Registered Clinical Psychologist - (AHPRA)- PSY0002026756
Board Approved Supervisor (Provisionals and Registrars- AHPRA)
Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC-MH)
Member of the Australian Institute of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)
Medicare Provider Number: 5850383J
Hi, I’m Aimee, your friendly neighbourhood Clinical Psychologist. I have a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours and a PhD in Clinical Psychology, with additional training in attachment-focused dynamic psychotherapy and relational psychodynamic therapy (the good stuff that gets to the heart of things and breaks you down before rebuilding you). I’m a Cancer but according to my patients I give “big Leo energy” so do with that what you will!
I work primarily in eating disorders and women’s mental health, and I’m passionate about supporting women through all stages of life, whether you’re navigating recovery, motherhood, fertility issues, pregnancy, identity, burnout, or just trying to hold it all together.
Right now, I’m in the same boat with a young baby, just trying to survive on very little sleep and a romantasy book always within reach (if I can keep my eyes open long enough to read it). I believe therapy should feel like a safe, human space where we can explore the messy, meaningful parts of life, with warmth, honesty, and a lot of dark humour.
If you’re looking for support that’s evidence-based, attachment-focused, and deeply human, I’d love to connect.
Areas of Interest:
Attachment-focused therapy
Women’s health, including PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, fertility difficulties
Antenatal support
Perinatal support
Mood disorders
Eating disorders
Perfectionism
Affect State Therapy
Relational Psychodynamic Therapy
Aimee works on Thursdays and Monday mornings (from 13th April).
Aimee sees adolescents (14+) and adult clients.
tenneile manenti
Psychologist
Hi, I’m Tenneile. I’m a Registered Psychologist with more than a decade of experience supporting women through trauma, health challenges, workplace stress, and the complex transitions that shape our lives. My area of focus is working with women navigating injury or illness, WorkCover and return-to work pathways, first responders, professional women, working mothers, and women experiencing midlife and perimenopausal changes. I support those impacted by stress, burnout, mood changes, anxiety, and the emotional load alongside challenges such as bullying, conflict, or recovery from illness or injury.
My therapeutic approach blends evidence-based therapies (ACT, CBT, and trauma-informed care), and positive psychology models (strengths based, solution focussed, mindset coach) to offer a warm, human-first connection with practical take home strategies you can apply outside the therapy hour. Clients often describe me as grounding, easy to talk to, and deeply supportive, particularly when life or work has left them overwhelmed, unseen, or “emotionally concussed.”
My passion comes from lived experience too — returning to full-time work after having two boys, stepping into a demanding emergency-services role, supporting my husband after a workplace spinal injury, caring for ageing parents from afar, and doing my best to raise good, kind humans — have deepened my empathy and strengthened my commitment to helping women through life’s vulnerable, messy, and transformative chapters.
I’m also thrilled to be back home in Queensland (and proud to have won State of Origin in a household divided by my NSW-born husband!). My family is my world, and they remind me daily why supporting women matters.
In therapy, there’s no judgement—just honest conversations, practical help, and space to breathe. If you’re seeking clarity, calm, or steadiness, I’d be honoured to walk beside you.
Academic Qualifications and Professional Registrations
Master of Organisational Psychology & Human Resource Management – Birkbeck College, University of London
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)(Honours)- Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) & Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) – Griffith University
Registered Psychologist - (AHPRA)- PSY0001624321
Registered Provider – WorkCover Queensland
Member of the Australian Institute of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi)
Medicare Provider Number: 1958702T
Areas of Interest:
Women navigating illness, injury, medical trauma, and recovery
WorkCover and return-to-work clients
Professional women & working mothers
Navigating life transitions (relationships, identity, guilt, sacrifice, self-esteem)
Midlife and perimenopausal mental health (mood changes, anxiety, sleep difficulties, stress and burnout)
First responders and emergency services personnel
Workplace issues including bullying, harassment, conflict & burnout
Stress management and emotional regulation
Performance psychology
Tenneile works on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Tenneile sees adult clients.
Madeleine Armstrong
Psychologist
Academic Qualifications and Professional Registrations
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - The University of Queensland
Master of Professional Psychology - Southern Cross University
Registered Psychologist (AHPRA) - PSY0002701141
Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society (AAPS)
Medicare Provider Number: 1988321L
Hi, I'm Madeleine, a generally registered Psychologist with previous experience working with young children, teenagers and families. My qualifications include a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and a Masters of Professional Psychology. I have experience working with a number of neurodivergent youth and adults, and have a particular passion for supporting neurodivergent young women, teens and girls. I strive to help all of my clients to develop a richer and deeper understanding of who they are, what they value and how to live the lives they aspire towards.
When I'm not on the netball court or dancing in my kitchen to Taylor Swift, I'm working with my clients to help them identify patterns of behaviour that are leaving them burnt out and disconnected. I take a client-centred approach and apply evidence-based intervention (CBT, ACT, and Attachment theory) to guide my clients to build skills, process their experiences and become confident navigators of their own lives. I strive to bring curiosity and compassion while helping my clients meaningfully progress towards their goals.
I am passionate about helping my clients find confidence, clarity and calm.
Areas of Interest:
Exploring Neurodivergence (recent diagnosis, unmasking, understanding unique needs and accommodations)
Anxiety (Social anxiety, General anxiety, separation anxiety, panic attacks, phobias)
Mood disorders
Transition periods (entering womanhood or adulthood, becoming a parent, entering or leaving the workforce)
Trauma
Stress management and emotion regulation
Family relationships (exploring previous dynamics, establishing boundaries and identifying patterns in relationships)
Identity exploration (gender, sexuality, religious deconstruction)
Madeleine also offers assessment services.
Madeleine works on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Madeleine works with adolescents (13+ yrs) and adults.
Kimberley strachan-regan
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Academic Qualifications and Professional Registrations
PhD (Psychology) Candidate - University of Southern Queensland (current)
Master of Clinical Psychology - Institute of Social Neuroscience
Graduate Diploma Psychological Science - Bond University
Bachelor of Psychological Science - Griffith University)
Eating Disorder Credentialed Clinician
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
AHPRA: PSY0002728583
Medicare Provider Number: 1911032B
Hi, I am Kimberley. I am a Clinical Psychology Registrar who works with adolescents and adults, with a particular interest in trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, and body image concerns. I have completed a Master of Clinical Psychology and am currently completing a PhD.
My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and relational, with an attachment-informed lens. I place strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and creating a warm, safe space where clients feel genuinely heard and supported. Sessions are collaborative and individualised, and we work together to understand not only symptoms, but also the patterns, experiences, and relationships that may be shaping them.
I take a holistic approach, considering the broader context of a person’s life, values, identity, relationships, and wellbeing. My aim is to support clients to develop self-understanding, self-compassion, and practical skills to move towards a more meaningful and sustainable way of living.
Areas of Interest:
Eating disorders and body image concerns - Disordered eating, binge/purge cycles, restrictive eating, body image distress, weight/shape overvaluation, and relationship-with-food concerns (using CBT-E and a HAES/weight-neutral approach).
Trauma and relational trauma - Childhood trauma, complex trauma, attachment wounds, hypervigilance, shame, emotional overwhelm, and the impact of trauma on relationships and self-worth.
Relationship and attachment patterns - Interpersonal difficulties, boundaries, conflict patterns, anxious/avoidant cycles, and building safer, more secure connection.
Emotion regulation and distress tolerance - Building coping skills for intense emotions, overwhelm, shutdown, and impulsive coping patterns.
Self-esteem and self-compassion - Harsh self-criticism, people-pleasing, comparison, guilt/shame, and strengthening a more stable sense of self.
Anxiety - Generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, perfectionism-driven anxiety, and chronic worry.
Mood difficulties - Low mood, loss of motivation, burnout, and stress-related depletion.
Kimberley works on Wednesdays.
Kimberley works with adolescents (13+ yrs) and adults
hazel turner
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Hi, I’m Hazel and I'm a Clinical Psychology Registrar with a particular passion for supporting neurodivergent women and adolescent girls, as well as individuals experiencing anxiety-related difficulties. I have lived experience of neurodivergence, alongside additional training in neuro-affirming practice, which helps me bring both personal understanding and clinical expertise to the work.
Many of the clients I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or like they’ve had to mask parts of themselves just to cope. I offer a warm, neuro-affirming space where we can make sense of what’s been going on, build practical strategies that are tailored to you and your personal goals, and move toward a life that feels more manageable, authentic, and sustainable.
Alongside neurodivergence, I have a strong interest in the complexities that often accompany it including anxiety, mood difficulties, trauma experiences, emotional dysregulation, and burnout. I also enjoy working with anxiety disorders in all their forms, from chronic worry and panic to social anxiety, phobias, and obsessive compulsive presentations.
Academic Qualifications and Professional Registrations
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours, Class 1)
Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
Master of Clinical Psychology
Registered Psychologist (AHPRA) - PSY0002695418
Medicare Provider Number: 1842336H
Areas of Interest:
ADHD, autism and specific learning disorders in women and girls (including later diagnosis and identity exploration)
The intersection of neurodivergence with trauma and anxiety
Anxiety disorders (including GAD, panic, social anxiety, OCD, and phobias) and mood disorders
Chronic overwhelm, burnout, and emotional regulation difficulties
Mood challenges and distress tolerance
Self-esteem, perfectionism, and major life transitions
Adolescent mental health and women’s wellbeing across the lifespan
I also provide psychological assessment services, including autism and specific learning disorder assessments, with a thoughtful and strengths-based approach.
Hazel works on Tuesdays.
Hazel works with adolescents (13+ yrs) and adults
reetTa heikkilä
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Hi, I’m Reetta, a Clinical Psychology Registrar. Originally from Finland, my journey has taken me to practise as a psychologist on the other side of the world. I have completed my Master’s in Clinical Psychology and am passionate about supporting women’s and adolescent mental health. I have experience working with anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, addictions, and a wide range of other challenges that life can throw at us. I am here to walk alongside you and support you through whatever might be happening in your life.
My approach is holistic, neuroaffirming and attachment-focused, and I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with an added sprinkle of Nordic life philosophy.
Academic Qualifications and Professional Registrations
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Honours, Griffith University
Master of Clinical Psychology, Griffith University
Registered Psychologist (AHPRA) PSY0002803129
Member of Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Areas of Interest:
· Women’s and adolescent mental health
· Anxiety (social, generalised, phobias, panic attacks)
· Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
· Stress and burnout
· Mood difficulties
· Body image, confidence and self-esteem
· Immigration and adjustment-related challenges
· Quitting smoking/vaping
· Sleep difficulties
I also provide assessments, including:
· Cognitive assessments (IQ, strengths and difficulties, giftedness)
· Learning assessments (academic achievement, learning disabilities)
Reetta works on Thursdays.
Reetta works with adolescents (13+ yrs) and adults